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Frankel: Nearly $568,000 in state grants for community projects

(Nov 18, 2025)

“These investments are going to have a real impact on our community,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “We’re talking about safer schools for our kids, vibrant commercial corridors that bring neighbors together and spaces where students can thrive. When we invest in our neighborhoods and institutions like this, everyone benefits.” Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Nov 14, 2025)

Passing a State Budget and Community Events Read more

 

Rep. Frankel applauds House passage of budget supporting schools, communities

(Nov 12, 2025)

“In the face of careless cuts coming out of Washington, state budgets are under unprecedented and growing pressure to make up the difference—to fund the social safety net that keeps so many of our neighbors safe, fed, and healthy,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. “This budget is a necessary step forward, but it’s also a reminder that the fight to protect our communities is far from over.” Read more

 

Salisbury, Frankel join forces with community leaders to fight hunger

(Nov 07, 2025)

Frankel said, "Across Pennsylvania and the nation, families are struggling with food insecurity. The Trump administration’s cuts to social safety net programs and threats to SNAP benefits make an already dire situation worse. Thankfully, we have long-established local organizations leading efforts to help, along with many, many community members and public officials who are committed to protecting our neighbors from going hungry.” Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Nov 07, 2025)

Federal Shutdown and SNAP Benefits, Fighting Food Insecurity, and Community Events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Oct 31, 2025)

Voting Resources for Nov. 4 election, Governor Shapiro Fights to Restore SNAP Benefits Amid Federal Shutdown, Letter to PUC concerning LIHEAP-Eligible Households & more Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Oct 24, 2025)

Federal Shutdown Affects Food and Heating Assistance & Community Events for Halloween Read more

 

The Cannabis Health & Safety Act Summary

(Oct 20, 2025)

Summary of House Bill 1200 Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Oct 16, 2025)

$7.3 Million Approved to Replace Lead Service Lines, Spooky Season events & more Read more

 

Allegheny County lawmakers announce $7.3 million in state funding to replace lead service lines

(Oct 15, 2025)

Funding will support replacing lead lines in the Hazelwood neighborhood Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Oct 10, 2025)

100 Days Without a Commonwealth Budget, Talk & Tour of the 4 Mile Run Stormwater Project and Community Events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Oct 03, 2025)

Contraception is Health Care, Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act Advances, House Approves Background Check Bill for Rifles and Shotguns and more! Read more

 

Frankel bill to protect workers from secondhand smoke clears committee with bipartisan support

(Sep 30, 2025)

“There’s nothing partisan about this – Democrats and Republicans agree that a blackjack dealer’s lungs deserve the same protection as an office worker’s,” state Rep. Dan Frankel said. Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Sep 26, 2025)

Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoke Act headed to committee, Still No State Budget, and Community Events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Sep 19, 2025)

Mine Workers Press Conference, Pennsylvania Joins Northeast Public Health Collaborative, Holding Duquesne Light Accountable After April Storm and more Read more

 

Rep. Frankel Applauds Launch of Northeast Public Health Collaborative

(Sep 18, 2025)

“Working together across state lines is essential to protecting the health and well-being of Pennsylvanians,” said state Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny. “Public health threats don’t respect state lines. Whether responding to infectious disease outbreaks, improving vaccine access, or coordinating emergency response, this collaborative gives us tools to be better prepared, more resilient, and more equitable.” Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Sep 12, 2025)

Transit funding update, resources after the Jefferson Apartment Fire and community events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Sep 05, 2025)

New Scheduling Tool Available, Governor Shapiro Moves to Protect Access to the Covid-19 Vaccines, New Website on SNAP Work and Reporting Requirements & Community Events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Aug 28, 2025)

Magee Nurses, Protecting Medicaid Patients and Labor Day weekend events Read more

 

Harrisburg Happenings, Community Events & More

(Aug 22, 2025)

Supporting the Entire Commonwealth, PRT Route Cuts in District 23 Without Necessary Funding, New Scheduling Tool Available & Community Events Read more